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Written by Joanne Gilbert

Economics-5th grade
Date: 11/1/04 & 11/3/04
Lesson 1: Pre-test & Intro

Objective:
TSWBAT start to fill out a KWL chart together as a class.

Michigan Benchmark:
Tech.3.LE.4: Use technologies to organize thoughts in a logical process.

Materials:
Pre-Test, pencils, TV monitor, computer with Inspiration, directions for next class period.

Anticipatory Set:
Who has heard the word economics? What could it mean?

Modeling Activity/Guided Practice:
Together we will start to fill out a KWL, with the students raising their hand to offer information while I type it into the computer for all to see.

Independent Practice:
Students will take the pre-test. I will let them know that it's ok if you don't know or understand something, this is just a pre-test and by the time you take the test at the end of the unit you will have learned about economics. I will grade the tests, but it's not going to count for a grade in the class, it will be used to measure how much you learned.

Closure:
What do you think about economics today? Are you ready to learn? Pass out directions for next class-they must read the directions before coming to class next time.

Assessment:
I will score their pre-tests, but they won't count for a grade. There isn't really anything to assess with this lesson since it is just an introduction to the unit rather than teaching anything.